Fitter & Turner
- Permanent Full Time
- Monday to Friday, 76 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
- $39.47- $41.81 (LGIA Stream C Level C10 – C8 + Site + Tool Allowance) + Superannuation
- Location – Rockhampton
Your new role
Are you chasing a career change which will see you home every night? Are you excited to give back to your local community? Do you have a desire for more diversity in your daily tasks?
Council is currently recruiting for a qualified Fitter & Turner to undertake repairs and maintenance on a wide range of Council assets, both fixed & mobile, including earthmoving equipment, pumps, combustion motors, landscape equipment, and street sweeping plant.
If you take pride in your work and would like to work with an organisation that provides career development possibilities, great work/life balance and safe modern workshop conditions, then we want to hear from you.
This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).
What we are looking for
- Manufacturing, assembly and machining of parts and equipment from raw materials
- Cutting, drilling, welding & grinding of various materials to complete tasks in the estimated time frames.
- Experience repairing and maintaining plant equipment both hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Other general administration duties related to recording your work
What you'll get in return
As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 900 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.
- Supportive Work/Life Balance
- A large employer with a strong values driven culture
- A generous superannuation scheme – Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Corporate membership discounts
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Passport and active social clubs
What you need to do next
To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:
- A 1-2 page Cover Letter addressing the Application Criteria below;
- Your Current resume.
Application Criteria
- Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter & Turner
- Experience in the maintenance and repair of fixed & mobile mechanical plant & equipment including servicing, welding, fabrication, and infield repairs
- Safety First attitude, with experience in completing regular written risk assessments for daily tasks.
Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.
Click the ‘Apply’ button above to complete your online application.